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Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits Taiwan's east coast

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Thursday (April 18), shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital, Taipei.

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Italy remembers victims of devastating earthquake

Ten years on, the church bells in L’Aquila rang 309 times in memory of the 309 victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the medieval town in central Italy.

Global Japan

From Japan to Bhutan: improving resilience against earthquakes

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this edition of Global Japan, we look at how Japanese scientists are working with their local colleagues in Bhutan so that traditional buildings in the Himalayan kingdom can better withstand earthquakes.

Global Japan

The satellite keeping a safe eye on Earth

In partnership with The Government of Japan

From mapping the planet and tracking climate change to helping with disaster management, Global Japan looks at how Japanese satellite technology is being used to capture changes taking place on Earth.

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Chile

Chile rocked as major quake leaves two dead and 200,000 without power

Chile remains on alert for aftershocks following a 6.7 earthquake. It prompted the authorities to begin a mass evacuation of coastal areas ahead of a potential tsunami.

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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Chile killing two

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the coast of north-central Chile on Saturday evening, the US Geological Survey said.

Philippines

Earthquake in the Philippines triggers tsunami scare

Tremors in southern island region

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Quake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily

An earthquake triggered by Italy's Mount Etna volcano jolted eastern Sicily, slightly injuring 10 people and prompting frightened Italian villagers to flee their homes

Italy

Earthquake hits Sicily after Mount Etna eruption

The 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck shortly after 3 am.

USA

Southern Alaska jolted by magnitude 7.0 earthquake

The 7.0 magnitude quake struck about 13 km north of Anchorage, a city of 300,000 residents.

World News

More quakes on Greek island

Greek authorities declare a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos as two more earthquakes strike within seven minutes

Greece

Powerful quake permanently moves Greek Island by 3 centimetres

The Greek island of Zakynthos has shifted at least 3 c.m. southwest after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the island on Friday.

Greece

Big earthquake near Greece felt as far away as Italy and Libya

Greece appears to have escaped relatively unscathed after a powerful earthquake struck in the early hours of Friday.

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Aid slowly delivered to Indonesia quake and tsumani victims, some forage for food

Aid is slowly making its way into areas of Indonesia devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck a central island on Friday.

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Indonesia "chaos" without enough water, food or fuel during quake recovery

Indonesia is limping towards recovery after a major earthquake and tsunami hit the island of Sulawesi, but progress is slow. The official death toll has just risen to one thousand two hundred and thirty four and there are reports of looting and growing chaos in major cities.

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Indonesia quake and tsunami survivors hopeful aid will arrive soon

Tens of thousands were left homeless as Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help to quake-stricken Sulawesi island

Indonesia

Air traffic controller hero dies after helping flights during quake

The 21-year-old, Anthonius Gunawan Agung, waited until an airplane was airborne before leaving the crumbling tower.

World

Indonesia devastated again

Over 800 people are dead and many injured after another Indonesian earthquake. Mass graves have been dug in the worst-hit city of Palu, where the town was also struck by a tsunami. Rescue efforts are still underway and authorities have called for more heavy machinery and volunteers.

Indonesia

Indonesia Disaster: at least 400 dead

More than 400 people are confirmed dead after an earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

Indonesia

Indonesia death toll soars above 800, disaster agency confirms

At least 832 people have died after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, authorities have confirmed.